The NTA ICAR AIEEA 2026 Cut Offs are the minimum qualifying ranks or marks that candidates need to secure admission through this prestigious national-level entrance exam for undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral programs in agriculture and allied sciences. The NTA ICAR AIEEA 2026 cut offs are released category-wise and vary among courses, universities, and rounds of counselling depending on demand and seat availability.
Cut offs are divided into two primary types
Category
Expected Cut Off Rank Range (UG & PG)
General
170 – 18,550
OBC
130 – 17,460
SC
1,200 – 23,430
ST
930 – 23,310
These ranges indicate the rank spectrum in previous years and reflect seat competition per category.
Course
Closing Rank (General Category)
B.Tech Agricultural Engineering
18,550
B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science
18,370
B.Tech Food Technology
18,000
B.Tech Biotechnology
11,580
B.Tech Dairy Technology
16,820
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
7,960
B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry
12,050
B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture
11,260
Bachelor of Fisheries Science
13,870
The cut-off ranks vary yearly depending on exam difficulty, number of applicants, and seat matrix.
Q1. What is the minimum qualifying cut off for ICAR AIEEA 2026?
Ans. The general category candidates must score at least 50% marks, while SC/ST/PwD candidates require 40% to qualify.
Q2. Do cut offs differ for various agricultural programs under ICAR?
Ans. Yes, cut offs vary depending on course popularity, number of seats, and difficulty level of the exam.
Q3. How does category affect the ICAR AIEEA cut off?
Ans. Reserved categories have lower cut off ranks and marks as per reservation norms.
Q4. Can a candidate with a rank beyond the cut off get admission?
Ans. No, only candidates within the closing cut off ranks for respective categories and courses are eligible for admission.
Q5. Are cut offs released for each counselling round?
Ans. Yes, ICAR releases cut-off ranks after each counselling round to reflect changing seat availability.
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